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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.86, 27,922.35 and 9,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.86, 27,922.35 and 9,256.30 is: 13,886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.86 : 27,922.35 = 9,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.86/27,922.35 = 9,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.86x = 27,922.35 × 9,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.86x = 258,457,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,457,648.31/18,611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.72

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